| Document ID (ISN) | 26584 |
| CIS number |
77-186 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0035-5836 - Rivista degli infortuni e delle malattie professionali |
| Year |
1976 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Balletta A. |
| Title |
Allergic eczema due to epoxy resins in particular working conditions: Clinical and allergological study |
| Original title |
Eczema allergico da resina epossidica in particolari condizioni lavorative: Osservazioni cliniche ed allergologiche [in Italian] |
| Bibliographic information |
Mar.-Apr. 1976, No.2, p.211-222. 19 ref. |
| Abstract |
A brief review of the chief plastics in use and of the applications and toxicity of epoxy resins is followed by a description of studies in some 35 workers employing them. 18 heavily exposed workers were engaged in preparing glass fibre and resin panels in a railway tunnel and installing them by spraying the resin. 12 had mild to moderate eczematous dermatitis (sometimes occurring within days of exposure). Description of type and duration of symptoms. Patch tests showed a positive reaction to the resins in a large proportion of cases, as well as to triethylenetetramine. Critical appraisal of the working conditions (spraying of epoxy resins in closed conditions; infrequent changing of work clothes). Exposed workers in the open air had no allergic symptoms. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
epoxy resins; skin allergies; spray coating; work in confined spaces; eczema |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Italy; symptoms; skin tests; occupational health survey; personal hygiene |
| Document type |
- |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Confined spaces
Allergies
Skin diseases
Surface treatment
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